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Astronomers Get First Look At Uranus's Rings As They Swing Edge-on To
An edge-on view of Uranus'rings, possible only once every 42 years, shows that the dust distribution has changed significantly since Voyager 2 took photos in 1986. Keck and Hubble observations show the inner rings more clearly as the bright outer rings dim, and may discover new moons that shepherd the ring debris. The Spider Myths Site: Myths, Misconceptions, and Superstitions About
Topics include "General Fallacies,"such as spiders are insects; "Myths about Identifying Spiders,"such as they are easy to identify; "House Spider Myths,"including information about wolf spiders; "Just Plain Weird Stories,"including urban legends about spiders in airplane toilet seats; and "Myths about 'Dangerous' Spiders."From the Curator of Arachnids at Burke Museum, Washington state. New Forecasting Tool Could Reduce Drug Development Costs
It now costs more than $800 million to develop a new drug. But what if pharmaceutical companies could predict which experimental drugs will ultimately get FDA approval, and which will ultimately fail? Researchers present a forecasting model that could potentially save hundreds of millions of dollars per new drug. They also urge more data sharing by the drug industry to improve the accuracy of forecasting, allowing more medical discoveries to be brought to the bedside. To Avoid Soccer Head Injuries, Soft Protective Headgear Is Only Effect
From small scrapes to hospital emergencies, playing soccer can be painful, and even dangerous. To avoid head injuries and concussions the only effective solution is wearing a soft protective headgear, as shown by Dr. Scott Delaney, research director of Emergency Medicine at the MUHC, in a new study published in the July issue of the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Protein Amplification In Melanoma Is Possible Drug Target
Researchers have pinpointed specific gene and protein over-production in metastatic melanoma, pointing the way to a possible new drug target. CES Preview: Phonemakers, Carriers Take Aim at iPhone Magic
Phonemakers and carriers are counting on the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show as a chance to recover from the 2007 CES, when Apple's announcement of the iPhone eclipsed anything debuted in Las Vegas. Cosmic Radiation Associated With Risk Of Cataract In Airline Pilots
Airline pilots have an increased risk of nuclear cataracts [common type of cataract, associated with aging] compared with non-pilots, and that risk is associated with cumulative exposure to cosmic radiation, according to a study in the August issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. High Bread Consumption Linked To Higher Risk Of Most Common Kidney Can
A case-control study of more than 2,300 Italians has found a significant association between high bread consumption and renal cell carcinoma. Eating a lot of pasta and rice may also raise the risk, while eating many vegetables may lower the risk. Low Glycemic Index Diet Best For Weight Loss And Cardiovascular Health
The most effective diet for weight loss and cardiovascular health is a high carbohydrate plan based on low glycemic index (GI) foods, according to a study by University of Sydney researchers. The White House Project: Research &Reports
Collection of reports on women's leadership topics, including analysis of "the absence of women on Sunday morning talk shows on the five major networks,"young women and political leadership, women's firsts, and more. From the White House Project, "a national, nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization [that] aims to advance women's leadership in all communities and sectors, up to the U.S. presidency."
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